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J-Class versus 12Metre Class

This time is to propose some plans for the J-Class as well for the 12Metre.

The list is limited to some of the boats made so far.

The 12Metre Class list is split into sections, the projects made BEFORE the Intrepid and the ones made AFTER the Intrepid.

The difference consist on the variations introduced to the Hull.
Rudder was displaced toward the transom with the use of a skeg support, the keel become shorter and equipped with a Trimmer Tab.

It should be very interesting to introduce the Trimmer maneuverability with a dedicated servo.

Actually the intent is to propose plans in both classes below the 115/120cm length.

The source of plans is the F.Chevalier America Cup Encyclopedia

I would therefore ask to select 2 plans for each series. The plans that will receive the higher number of votes will be transformed in constructional plans composed of 2 views and shadows to scale 1:1.

2 boats in the J-Class
2 boats in the 12Metre before Intrepid (long keel)
2 boats in the 12Metre after Intrepid (short keel & trimmer)

This is the List that includes the model proposed size to scale 1/32 for the J-Class and the scale 1/17 for the 12Metre Class:

Re: J-Class versus 12Metre Class

My first choice would be Australia II as this was the boat that changed the game and took the Cup from the Yanks I will never forget that day, I was living in Melbourne at the time and the whole country just went wild !

Second choice is Kiwi Magic KZ-7 because it is a ...well no prizes for guessing that one

Wild card choice is French Kiss FRA-7 only because she was lost LVC semi-final against Kiwi Magic and I called my sailing team KiwiKiss which was joke at the time in NZ sailing circles

Re: J-Class versus 12Metre Class

My first choice would be Australia II as this was the boat that changed the game and took the Cup from the Yanks I will never forget that day, I was living in Melbourne at the time and the whole country just went wild !

Second choice is Kiwi Magic KZ-7 because it is a ...well no prizes for guessing that one

Wild card choice is French Kiss FRA-7 only because she was lost LVC semi-final against Kiwi Magic and I called my sailing team KiwiKiss which was joke at the time in NZ sailing circles

Hi Alan,
Of the boats you mention, I do have only the Australia II and Kookaburra II :

See page 6

The F. Chevalier America Cup Encyclopedia was issued in 86, therefore the boats developed in 87 are not included.
Do you have the plans?
I like the idea of wiglets but the keel form is well done to catch up weeds ! hem, further is complicating the construction and probable exposed to damages after construction.